Description: 3x5 Foot Grand Union Flag The Grand Union Flag (also called the Continental Colors, the Congress Flag, the Cambridge Flag, and the First Navy Ensign) is considered to be the first national flag of the United States. This flag consists of 13 red and white stripes with the British Union Flag of the time (prior to the inclusion of St. Patrick's cross of Ireland) in the canton. In the first year of the American War for Independence, the Continental Congress authorized the creation of a navy. A new flag was required representing the Congress and fledgling nation, and distinguishing from the Red Ensign flying from British vessels. The Continental Colors were first hoisted on the ship Alfred, in Philadelphia on December 2, 1775, by Lt. John Paul Jones. The Continental Colors were used by the American Continental forces as both naval ensign and garrison flag through 1776 and early 1777. It was widely believed that the flag was raised by George Washington's army on New Year's Day 1776 at Prospect Hill in Charlestown (now part of Somerville), near his headquarters at Cambridge, Massachusetts, and that the flag was interpreted by British observers as a sign of surrender. Durable polyester fabric 2 Grommets for flagpole attachment Hemmed edges Quadruple stitched on free end Brand new U.S. Bidders and Shipping Only.
Price: 10.89 USD
Location: Avondale, Colorado
End Time: 2024-09-23T05:09:04.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Size: 3' x 5'
Material: Polyester
Theme: Historic
Type: Flag
Color: Red
Main Color: Red White Blue
Brand: Flags Importer
